(2)(a) The keeper may not retain prescription or nonprescription medications, medical equipment or apparatus, food or children’s clothing or accessories after the guest or boarder requests return of the property.
(b) If the keeper retains property in violation of this subsection, the keeper waives any claim to unpaid charges against the guest or boarder.
(c) In any action brought by the guest or boarder to compel the return of the property or to recover damages based on its retention, the prevailing party may recover attorney fees. [1975 c.648 §4; 1989 c.590 §2; 2009 c.599 §16]